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Preparing for window installation Audi A4 B7

Body Exterior - Cabriolet 6 illustrations ~430 words

Preparing for window installation

Note. If windshield flange was damaged during removal, paint structure should be repaired and if necessary, corrosion repair measures should be taken.

For undamaged removed windshield

  1. When reusing an undamaged window, smoothly cut back residual adhesive sealing material on window and flange using Electric Cutter V.A.G 1561 A and Cutting Blade, Bent at Right Angle V.A.G 1561/10 ; do not remove completely.
  2. Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.
CAUTIONKeep adhesive surface free of dirt and grease. Only cut back adhesive surface shortly before installation. Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive surface.

With new window

  1. Clean window in adhesive area with Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04 and prime with Glass/Paint Primer D 009 200 02 .

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Applying primer

  1. Apply primer - 2 - along circumference evenly and in one motion using applicator - 1 -.
  2. Begin applying with saturated felt. Drying time approx. 10 minutes
  1. Primer width dimension: Dimension a - a - = approx. 20 mm
  1. Apply primer in center of adhesive bead.
CAUTIONCeramic application on window is not primer! It must be primed before the application of adhesive sealing material!

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Dimensions for adhesive application

  1. Adhesive sealing material
  2. Primer
  3. Window
  1. Bead width - a - = 8 ± 2 mm.
  2. Bead height - b - = 12 + 3 mm.

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Scheme 566: Windshield, installing
Scheme 566: Windshield, installing
  1. After preparatory work has been performed, apply the adhesive.
  2. Position complete surface of nozzle - 2 - onto window.
  3. Arrow - indicates direction of application

Note. Cross-section thickness of adhesive bead - 1 - is determined by dimension of opening in nozzle tip and rate of application.

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  1. Apply adhesive sealing material all around, as shown in illustration.

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  1. Note varying spacing dimensions to window edge
CAUTIONMaintain specified distances of adhesive bead to window edges, otherwise there may be leaks.
  1. In the lower corners, adhesive bead must be applied in even curves at 12 mm distance to side window edge and 25 mm to lower window edge.
  2. On the lower window edge, the adhesive bead must increase from dimension - a - = 25 mm over dimension - f - = 30 mm to dimension - g - = 36 mm.
  1. Dimension - a - = 16 mm.
  2. Dimension - b - = 12 mm.
  3. Dimension - c - = 92 mm.
  4. Dimension - d - = 63 mm
  1. Dimension - e - = 25 mm
  2. Dimension - f - = 30 mm.
  3. Dimension - g - = 36 mm.
  1. Using two suction lifters, install windshield in windshield opening.
CAUTIONWindow must be installed within 15 minutes, otherwise bonding properties of adhesive will be impaired.
  1. Center window along sides.
  2. The window must not touch the cover trim retaining clips.
  3. Slide window up to upper spacer buffer stop.

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"Caution- Safety information" sticker.

  1. Attach stickers on windshield (e.g. for airbag) in same position on new windshield.
  1. Determine dimensions - a - and - b - from removed window.